My thoughts as frenzied as the blowing snow, I marched outside again. "Show me," I tried to say, but a sob seized my voice.

I think you might be smarter than me, Jade had told me once. It's okay, though. I still love you and will help you take care of your babies in the future.

I'd snorted. I have a good teacher. And I love you too.

She'd hugged me and kissed me on the cheek, and I'd proceeded to kick her ass at math tables.

I'd always ...